Browsing the May 2015 archive of FR. THOMAS’ COLUMN

May 31, 2015

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 5/28/15

If only money grew on trees, this is a common sentiment by us at times.  If only I won the lottery, I would do this and that.  It is amazing to me the amount of money spent on wishful thinking.  How many lottery tickets are bought just hoping to ... Read More »

May 24, 2015

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 5/28/15

It is Pentecost, and I thank God that we are celebrating the day that the Holy Spirit came down upon the Apostles.  This is the Birthday of the Church.  And boy do we ever need the Holy Spirit.  Please pray and beg the Lord that all of us may ... Read More »

May 17, 2015

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 5/28/15

I never know how my day or week will go.  Sometimes when I expect my week to be light, it is suddenly busy, and other times when I expect it to be busy, it becomes light.  Still, I have found that I am given what I need to deal ... Read More »

May 10, 2015

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 5/28/15

 It is nice to be home with my feet on the ground and to hit the ground running.  Many of you may of heard that Pope Francis issued a Bull of Indiction of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy.  What this means is that the Church will celebrate a holy ... Read More »

May 3, 2015

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 5/05/15

Well, I am back from Rome, but I will be taking off right after Sunday Mass as I have my class for Spiritual Direction this week in Chicago.   Know of my prayers for y’all when I am away.  If during the week an emergency arises, call the office and ... Read More »

April 26, 2015

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 5/05/15

  I am in Rome on Pilgrimage.  Know of my prayers for all of you.  Thank you to Fr. Ernie Martella from the Crosier Fathers and Brothers for being here to celebrate the Masses this weekend.  He will be doing an appeal for money for the missionary work that ... Read More »

April 19, 2015

Posted by Father Thomas Galarneault on 5/05/15

I am leaving for Rome this weekend after Mass.  I will be there until late on Friday, May 1st.  Know of my prayers for all you in a special way while I am there.  Our pilgrimage group will be going to St. Mary Major and to the place where ... Read More »